Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 2 was designed to carry out radio astronomy experiments and was used to measure galactic radio noise.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL 2 (UK-2) 1964-015A | Payload | re-entered 1967-11-18 | |
| SCOUT X-3 R/B 1964-015B | Rocket body | re-entered 1967-04-13 | |
| SCOUT X-3 DEB 1964-015C | Debris | re-entered 1968-05-06 |
COSPAR ID 1964-015 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).